18.0
SimpleX Chat is a free messaging app built on the SimpleX platform, available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSAPI
Alternatives to WhatsApp
WhatsApp gives you free messaging, photo and document sharing, and voice or video calls across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Calls are end-to-end encrypted, work one-to-one or in groups, and allow up to 32 participants. Locked chats, disappearing messages, encrypted backups, visibility controls, and caller blocking add privacy choices. The free plan still depends on an internet connection, data charges may apply, and registering or linking new devices requires a…
27.9
Jami is free/libre communication software for private messaging and calls, with instant messages, group chats, audio and video calls, and recorded audio or video messages.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
37.9
Wire provides organizations with end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Olvid
Olvid is a secure instant messaging app for exchanging text messages and attachments.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.5From €990 a year - 5
Session
Session is a decentralized, end-to-end encrypted private messaging app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.4From $2.99 a month - 6
Threema
Threema is a paid messaging app for private and business use, with text and voice messages, voice and video calls, group calls, media sharing, file…
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $3 a month - 7
BitChat
BitChat is a decentralized messaging app that uses Bluetooth mesh for nearby communication and Nostr relays for internet messaging.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS7.0Free plan - 8
Signal
Signal is a private messaging app for sending messages and making internet calls.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.9Free plan - 9
Delta Chat
Delta Chat is a free, open-source instant messaging app for mobile and desktop, available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with self-hosting also listed.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 10
FluffyChat
FluffyChat is a free, ad-free messaging app based on the Matrix protocol, available on Android, iOS, Linux, and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux6.8Free plan - 11
imo
imo is a communication app for internet calls and messaging, available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS6.8Free plan - 12
Keet
Keet is a peer-to-peer messaging app for chats, voice and video calls, and media sharing.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 13
Status
Status combines a crypto wallet, messenger, and browser in one app.
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux6.8Free plan - 14
Zangi
Zangi is an internet communication app for private conversations between people who already know each other.
Free planAndroidiOS6.8From $5 a month - 15
Keybase
Keybase combines secure messaging, file sharing, and team collaboration across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.7 - 16
Messenger
Messenger is Meta's free messaging app for staying in touch, sharing, and building communities.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS6.7Free plan - 17
Briar
Briar is a free messaging app designed for people such as activists and journalists who need communication without a central server.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 18
Cyph
Cyph is a privacy-focused messaging and social networking service with secure instant messaging, encrypted group video calling, and scheduled meetings.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.6From $7 a month - 19
Cwtch
Cwtch is a free, decentralized messaging app for Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 20
6.4Free plan - 21
Quicksy
Quicksy is a free Jabber/XMPP messaging app for Android and iOS that uses phone numbers for registration and contact discovery.
Free planAndroidiOS6.4Free plan - 22
Skred
AndroidiOSWeb6.4From €2.99 a month - 23
Berty
Berty is a free messaging app for Android and iOS, with a desktop app also listed.
Free planAndroidiOS6.3Free plan - 24
Element
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.3 - 25
Tox
Tox is free messaging software for private communication with friends and family.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 26
Dino
Dino is a free, open-source desktop chat client for Linux built around Jabber/XMPP, a decentralized messaging protocol.
Free planLinux6.2Free plan - 27
OIChat
Free planAndroidiOS6.2Free plan - 28
Siskin IM
Free planiOSmacOS6.2Free plan - 29
Conversations
Android6.1From €12 a year - 30
Gajim
Gajim is a free desktop chat app for XMPP, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan